Council Member· 2018-01-01 - 2026-01-05 (first elected Nov 2017 per Journal-News oath article; start is January 1, 2018, the first Monday in January per Hamilton Charter Section 3.02 text read; re-elected Nov 2021 per Journal-News; did not seek re-election in Nov 2025 per Dayton Daily News; term ended when the Nov 2025 winners took office on the first Monday of January 2026)
Michael Ryan
Hamilton
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Top issues during term (3)(General)
marijuana policy
Legalizing sales could rake in hefty tax dollars for city services, while keeping the ban means missing out on a booming new market.
city manager appointment
While no direct budget changes were announced, having a top cop run the city could mean a major shift in how tax dollars are prioritized for public safety versus other community needs.
administrative appointment
While the exact salary bump hasn't been finalized yet, shifting a top cop to city manager usually comes with a hefty municipal paycheck.
Decisions during term (0)
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